The Auction

The Auction
Author: Claire Thompson
Publisher: Romance Unbound Publishing
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2014-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937337391

Naked, bound and in chains, at the mercy of the man who purchased her—body and soul—for the next 30 days. Carly Abrams, at a financial dead-end, has gathered her courage, exaggerated her experience and signed on as a submissive sex slave at an exclusive BDSM auction house. Adam Wise is gorgeous, filthy rich, sexually dominant and used to getting exactly what he wants. He has a fully-equipped dungeon and water bondage chamber in his home, all of it waiting for the woman who will submit to his darkest sadistic fantasies. With no interest in the emotional complications of romance, bidding on a highly trained sex slave strikes him as the perfect solution. From the moment they sign the contract, Adam subjects Carly to sexual torture and BDSM scenes that push every boundary—physical, mental and emotional—leaving her at once terrified and longing for more. Neither counts on the emotional impact and deep sense of connection such a relationship entails, even if Carly is just a sub for hire. Each day takes the pair deeper into a dark and sensual journey. In the struggle of wills and the tangling of hearts that ensues, both Adam and Carly must find the strength to face their secret fears and the courage to seize that most elusive and dangerous of dreams—love.

THE HIGH AUCTION

THE HIGH AUCTION
Author: Misba
Publisher: Nomad's Forge
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2021-09-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9843506588

In the near future, a machinist, a monk, and a mesmerizer are looking for the Source of the universe, but among the ancient scriptures, they only find the devil ... Few humans in the future find the secrets of what words and sounds can do, for the Apocalypse and war have led them to evolve in mind and physique. Two of them end World War III with just a four-minute speech. Some say they did mass hypnosis. Others say it was their voice and will. Fifty years later in South Asia, KUSHA, a twenty-three-year-old machine-geek with social awkwardness and amnesia, tries to get the Devil’s Book with secrets of voice. But her idol of voice and everyone's beloved war heroes, YUAN and RUEM, are also after it for power. In a society that worships the evolved High Grades with voice, how you speak and which words you talk with is important. As someone who finds all solutions in books, Kusha thinks the secrets in the three-foot-long ancient book will teach her to speak mesmerizingly. She believes it will help her evolve. So, she decides to attend the auction where the book will be sold. But there's a problem; powerful High Grades want the book too. They want to code fate, rewriting the material world. They are undead, immortal mesmerizers. And being a philosopher, Kusha admires their ethics while she must fight them—the fight that starts with the book. The fight creates a chain reaction leading her to an epic journey. About the Series: THE HIGH AUCTION: WISDOM REVOLUTION is a book of genre-bending Adult Sci-fi-Fantasy series "The Machinist, The Monk, And The Mesmerizer Chronicles." Here, you'll find Metaphysical magic built around philosophy and spirituality. You'll find ancient mysteries, archaeological adventures, and, most importantly, you will meet some characters. Its inspiration was from myths/truth (read the word you prefer) of all religions where humans evolved to Sufis, Rishis, Sannashis, Monks, and sometimes, Gods. Example: Shiva Purana in Hindu epics where Sati evolved to Goddess Parvati and splits into Kali to destroy the evil is a prominent example. You'll find diverse cultures, sexuality, and faith in this series. Enjoy. What the Critiques and Reviewers are saying about it: "GEM PROSE ... YOU WILL FINISH THIS BOOK ONCE YOU START ..." "EXCEPTIONALLY THOUGHT-PROVOKING ..." "RELATABLE ... YOU KEEP NODDING AT EVERYTHING ..."

The Auction

The Auction
Author: Tom Galvin
Publisher: Drexel Books
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781737515005

In the year 2050, America is booming-but there's a dark side when prosperity is based on the buying and selling of the next generation's future, as Sasha Cross is about to find out. To the world, Sasha is young, famous, and the symbol of what's wrong with a money-first society. To the Big 7 companies that control the fate of America's youth, she's a sure thing, and they all want a piece of her. But Sasha wants to choose her destiny. Whether you're an Auction elite such as Sasha or someone stuck in the bottom tier of society, whose life is worth nothing to the Big 7, having a mind of your own is dangerous. As society threatens to crack under the weight of the Auction, Sasha and her fellow candidates face decisions that will define their lives-if they get to keep them. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and America Inc., this riveting story explores the dark side of capitalism and what happens when a person's future becomes a commodity.

An Introduction to Auction Theory

An Introduction to Auction Theory
Author: Flavio M. Menezes
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199275998

This book provides a step-by-step, self-contained treatment of auction theory and aims to provide an introductory treatment to allow students to work through all the basic results. The techniques and insights gained provide a useful starting point for those wanting to venture into information economics, mechanism design and regulatory economics.

The Auction

The Auction
Author: John Reid
Publisher: Vanguard Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781800161320

In his latest murder investigation, DCI Steve Burt is drawn into the sleazy underbelly of London - gentlemen's clubs and all - while tracking down a serial killer who is murdering young women and dumping their bodies soon afterwards. Then the body of an American professor is found floating in the Thames, and the DCI and his team find themselves involved in another murder case - which is by no means a straightforward killing. In his search for answers, the DCI and his nearest and dearest are threatened as he uncovers police corruption at the highest level. As the investigation unfolds, links are discovered between murder, an attempt to auction a stolen formula for green energy, and unauthorised CIA activity in London. This is DCI Steve Burt's most complicated and most baffling case to date.

Putting Auction Theory to Work

Putting Auction Theory to Work
Author: Paul Milgrom
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2004-01-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1139449168

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to modern auction theory and its important new applications. It is written by a leading economic theorist whose suggestions guided the creation of the new spectrum auction designs. Aimed at graduate students and professionals in economics, the book gives the most up-to-date treatments of both traditional theories of 'optimal auctions' and newer theories of multi-unit auctions and package auctions, and shows by example how these theories are used. The analysis explores the limitations of prominent older designs, such as the Vickrey auction design, and evaluates the practical responses to those limitations. It explores the tension between the traditional theory of auctions with a fixed set of bidders, in which the seller seeks to squeeze as much revenue as possible from the fixed set, and the theory of auctions with endogenous entry, in which bidder profits must be respected to encourage participation.

The Auction Trilogy

The Auction Trilogy
Author: J H Leigh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 692
Release: 2021-05-23
Genre:
ISBN:

Who is preying on young, vulnerable girls? Delve into the terrifying world of human trafficking as four victims fight to stay alive against impossible odds in 3 full-length psychological suspense novels by bestselling author J.H. Leigh. Enjoy exclusive bonus material not included in the original releases! ★★Why Readers Are Addicted To The Auction Trilogy★★ "That's how this series makes you feel. I'm completely gutted. There was no easy way to wrap up this kind of story but damn if it wasn't done with beauty. I highlighted so many paragraphs it made me sad that as a reader I connected with so much. On the flip side that's what a great writer does. You can't read this type of genre for funsies as Dylan and Hicks said. I miss them already. I'm a sobbing mess right now and you will be too. - Thank you for this great wonderful heart wrenching bad ass of a story. I loved every letter!!!" - Laura Valdez, Amazon reviewer "Wow is all I got to say. Could not put this book down and now I am on to book 2. This certainly is a page turner..." - Amazon reviewer "Hooked from the first page. The Auction Trilogy is a series to purchase. Read this book..immediately bought book 2 and 3... Horror beyond belief, but cannot stop reading. Have to think this happens in this messed up world we live in..Unfortunately. Gotta root for the Underdogs and could not bear not reading Book 2 and 3 to see how this works out. Great Author. Captured me from the start to the finish" - Amazon reviewer "Wow what an Amazing Storyline and Author. These 3 Books will keep you on your toes wanting more. There are twists and turns on every page. It's hard to believe that sex trafficking is real and out there but it's even better seeing them pay. This is definitely a must read you won't be disappointed!!!" - Melissa Harmon, Amazon reviewer The Auction Trilogy is comprised of: ◆ Book 1: The Girls They Stole ◆ Book 2: The Girls They Lost ◆ Book 3: They Girls They Fear This bundle is approximately 150,000 words of heart-pounding, thrilling action! Don't miss out on this genre-busting collection putting the concept of a psychological thriller on its head.

Small Town Reunion

Small Town Reunion
Author: Linda Frank
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2010-09-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611870011

Lily Kovner could not have dreamed that research for a magazine assignment would resurrect a searing memory from her childhood. A fleeting glimpse of a family treasure looted by the Nazis launches "Afikomen"--Her quest for justice and restitution spanning three continents. Along the way threats, murder and the revelation of a diabolical secret deal thrust Lily onto an emotional rollercoaster further complicated by the thrill of new romance.

Markets in Profile

Markets in Profile
Author: James F. Dalton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781118044643

Markets in Profile explores the confluence of three disparate philosophical frameworks: the Market Profile, behavioral finance, and neuroeconomics in order to present a unified theory of how markets work. The Market Profile is an ever-evolving, multidimensional graphic that gives visual form to the market's continuing auction process, revealing the myriad underlying dynamics that influence market activity. Behavioral finance posits that investors are driven more by emotional factors and the subjective interpretation of minutia than by "rationality" when making investment decisions. And neuroeconomics is the study of how investor psychology permeates and affects the financial markets. Mr. Dalton explicates the ways in which irrational human behavior influences the market's natural auction process, creating frequently predictable market structure, which results in opportunities for investors to ameliorate risk. The book will improve investors ability to interpret change in markets, enabling better, more confident investment decisions.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson
Author: Arno Bani
Publisher: Editions du Chêne
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: African American singers
ISBN: 9782812303685

It's early summer in Jackson, Wyoming. Attorney-turned-fishing-guide Jake Trent is wading through a swift current of local politics, introspection, and tragedy. Three seemingly unrelated deaths have occurred in one day--a skier perishes in a freak avalanche, a French couple is discovered mutilated on a remote trail, and Jake himself finds the body of a tourist fisherman. Before long, the plausible explanations for each death dissolve. Is there a sinister connection between them? Defying the police, Jake teams up with park ranger Noelle Klimpton to get to the bottom of these disturbing events. What they discover will put all their lives at risk ...